Best SMH & The Age Podcasts (2024)

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Collingwood are ‘out of the picture’ 43:06

32m ago43:06

43:06

Jake Niall, Greg Baum and Peter Ryan discuss the finals race, from which teams have cemented their status as contenders to those who can be all but ruled out. Plus, analysing Tom Stewart’s move to the middle, the big call looming for Carlton, what the future holds for Eagles coach Adam Simpson and is it time to change the eligibility rules for the …

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'They're fighting for their season' 26:45

6h ago26:45

26:45

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan take inspiration from Ken Hinkley before looking ahead to round 17 in this week's expert tips podcast. Who will win the critical clash between the Pies and the Bombers? Is this the week the Suns get a win away from home? Plus, the stat that puts a handbrake on some of the excitement for the Hawks and a look at why the Swans…

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What went wrong with 'The Bear'? Plus, our recent TV highlights 54:07

6d ago54:07

54:07

One of our most highly anticipated shows of the year, The Bear, is back. Os, Thomas and Mel break down the good and the bad of season three and discuss why it doesn't feel as tight and polished as earlier seasons. They discuss where they show is heading, if it can redeem itself and what it's trying to say about food, family and grief. Plus, they ju…

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‘It’s just clicking for the Blues’ 40:55

3d ago40:55

40:55

Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss Carlton’s bona fides, Essendon’s top-four credentials and what might be going on with Darcy Moore. Plus, Fremantle reinforce their status as smokies, what the future holds for Dustin Martin, the “emotional cauldron” at Port Adelaide and what’s happened to the Giants? Support the show: https://…

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Nutrition for Pre-Diabetes - Dietitian Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 13 11:17

7d ago11:17

11:17

For those diagnosed as pre-diabetic, there is an opportunity to reverse the health impacts. Laura McLeroy, RD, discusses the ways to improve health and prevent the onset of diabetes. You can also watch the video recording on our Vimeo channel here. For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial’s month…

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Knocking on the door of a loss 29:46

7d ago29:46

29:46

Are the Swans due for a fall, do the Demons have one eye on next year and will Wuey ever settle on his tip in the big match between Geelong and Essendon? For the answers to these questions and more, listen to this week's Real Footy tipping podcast. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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What's behind the rise of pop's new stars? Plus, Austin Butler (!) and the state of Australian TV 1:14:43

15d ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Artists like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX have been making music for years, but it's only in the last few weeks they've achieved mainstream commercial success. Their rise marks a radical shift in the pop music landscape, and a new sound that contrasts to titans like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish. Osman, Mel and Thomas look at th…

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'You have to time your run' 43:42

16d ago43:42

43:42

This week on the Real Footy podcast, we wonder how high the Lions can climb and how low the Cats, Power and Demons might fall. We also look at why Brodie Grundy has been the perfect fit for the Sydney Swans and discuss the latest news on the AFL's drugs policy. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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'Tom Stewart's been a worry' 30:52

18d ago30:52

30:52

Pete Ryan's back to discuss the coming round 15 games with Andrew Wu, including the patchy Cats and their prospects against the Blues. Who'll win a classic 50/50 game in Adelaide? Can the Giants upset the all-conquering Swans, and how low can the Demons go? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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'Under the Bridge', 'Presumed Innocent' and our obsession with crime shows 59:24

20d ago59:24

59:24

Mel, Thomas and Meg discuss why we're so bloodthirsty for crime series and documentaries, and the genre's prestige glow-up. We discuss the ethics of the genre, why its attracting big name celebrities, and some of our favourite shows from recent years. Plus, David Sedaris' New Yorker essay and Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie makes the jump to the sc…

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'He should've been gutted ... they let it happen' 46:10

20d ago46:10

46:10

On this week's Real Footy podcast, the panel debate how Alastair Clarkson and his North Melbourne players should assess their one-point loss to Collingwood, whether the Hawks, Bulldogs and Lions can make a late charge into finals contention, ponder the future of the speccy and discuss an issue that has become the AFL's biggest "whingefest". Support…

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'The Lions are back' 22:39

24d ago22:39

22:39

Libby Birch and Andrew Wu look at who's form is hot and who's is not in the AFL in this week's installment of the expert tips podcast. Can the Lions make a late charge for the eight? Will the Bulldogs' midfield bounce back against a stacked Fremantle team? And can the Tigers get a win for Dusty in his big milestone game? Support the show: https://s…

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Nutrition and Inflammation - Dietitian Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 12 11:13

21d ago11:13

11:13

Inflammation is at the root of so many diseases, and your diet can greatly impact that inflammation. In the second part of a four-part dietitian series, Gemady Langfelder, RD, discusses how food and nutrition can impact inflammation, even eliminating it, and what you should look out for when shopping for foods. You can also watch the video recordin…

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The bratty, brash brilliance of Charli XCX. Plus, 'Clipped' and 'Ren Faire' capture the dark side of America 1:02:44

27d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Brat is Charli XCX's best album yet, and one of the best pop records of the year. It's a throwback to 2000's club culture mixed with avant-garde production and lyrics about loss, love and the state of the world. Osman, Mel and special guest Meg Watson discuss why Brat feels so different to other pop music released this year and Charli's role in the…

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'It's Carlton and Collingwood now of the Victorian teams' 39:26

28d ago39:26

39:26

This week on the Real Footy podcast, we ask if anyone can challenge the barnstorming Swans for this year's premiership, examine the depth of Melbourne's woes and whether St Kilda fans would be enjoying their team winning ugly. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Netflix’s 'Hit Man' is 2024's best film. Plus, a Richard Linklater deep dive 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Movies are back! Hit Man is a stylish, twisty romantic thriller from acclaimed director Richard Linklater and stars Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick). It hits Netflix on Friday and might just be our favourite film of the year. Osman, Thomas and Mel talk about how the film subverts expectations, balances comedy, romance and big ideas a…

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'Beware the wounded beast' 23:03

1M ago23:03

23:03

Libby Birch and Andrew Wu discuss whether teams can stand up after being beaten last time out in the latest episode of the expert tips podcast. Can the Hawks extend their win streak? Is this the week North Melbourne land their first win of the season? And who will be the game-breakers when the Blues meet the Bombers? Support the show: https://subsc…

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'I did not see this coming' 45:45

1M ago45:45

45:45

Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss whether there is a deeper problem at the Demons, the "fairest" element of the Rising Star award criteria and what's gone wrong at the Crows. Plus, more injury woes for Richmond, assessing the new AFLW fixture and are Port Adelaide a top-four team? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/…

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Nutrition and Aging - Dietitian Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 11 15:25

1M ago15:25

15:25

Malnutrition and dehydration are extremely common in the aging population, and Sarasota Memorial dietitian Laura McLeroy, RD, says it isn't talked about enough. In this first episode of a four part dietitian series, McLeroy discusses what nutrition information the aging population needs to be healthy. You can also watch the video recording on our V…

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The 1999 Movie Hall of Fame 1:33:24

1M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Join Mel, Thomas and Os as they travel 25 years back into the past, to revisit one of the greatest years in movie history: 1999. From Fight Club and American Beauty, to Magnolia and Cruel Intentions, they discuss the highs and lows of the ground breaking year, and determine what has (and has not) stood the test of time. Plus, the trio unpack the ne…

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'Real trouble' 24:06

1M ago24:06

24:06

Andrew Wu and Libby Birch discuss an evenly split round on this week's expert tips episode. How will the weather affect Port Adelaide's clash with Carlton? Can the Hawks play finals in 2024? Can things get worse for the Saints this season? And despite sitting second, are the Bombers only just hanging on right now? Support the show: https://subscrib…

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Can Essendon go all the way this year? 47:38

1M ago47:38

47:38

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Bombers, who are now unbeaten in seven games. Plus, the Blues' move up forward, spotlight on umpiring and is the Lions' season done? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

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Introducing: Trial by Water 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

From The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Trial by Water is a new investigative podcast series about Robert Farquharson, who has been locked up for decades for an unthinkable crime: murdering his three sons in a dam on Father’s Day, 2005. Now scientists and lawyers are asking the question: did we get it wrong? And is this man in prison for a crime he…

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Introducing: Trial by Water 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

From The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Trial by Water is a new investigative podcast series about Robert Farquharson, who has been locked up for decades for an unthinkable crime: murdering his three sons in a dam on Father’s Day, 2005. Now scientists and lawyers are asking the question: did we get it wrong? And is this man in prison for a crime he…

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Introducing: Trial by Water 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

From The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Trial by Water is a new investigative podcast series about Robert Farquharson, who has been locked up for decades for an unthinkable crime: murdering his three sons in a dam on Father’s Day, 2005. Now scientists and lawyers are asking the question: did we get it wrong? And is this man in prison for a crime he…

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The breathtaking 'Furiosa'. Plus Taylor vs. Billie and ScarJo vs. AI 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

The fifth instalment in George Miller's Mad Max franchise drives us back into the wasteland with Anya Taylor Joy at the wheel as Furiosa, alongside Chris Hemsworth. In this week's episode, Osman, Thomas and Mel discuss the action-packed blockbuster, how it compares to 2015's Fury Road and examine Mad Max's place in Australian cinematic history. Plu…

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Danger game 25:57

2M ago25:57

25:57

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan get strategic in this week's expert tips episode. Which team is impossible to tip against? Will the Cats lose their fourth game straight? And can the Tigers put in a better performance on the Dreamtime stage? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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'Showed a lot of cracks' 45:57

2M ago45:57

45:57

Cats premiership player Mathew Stokes joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss what this round taught us about how even the competition is, St Kilda’s struggles and the Bombers’ top four bona fides. Plus, whether the AFL should bring in a team in the NT and what Richmond needs from its senior players. Support the show: https://subscribe.thea…

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SANE Nursing for Survivors | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 10 12:11

2M ago12:11

12:11

More than half of women and almost one in three men suffer a sexual assault with violence in their lifetimes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Board-certified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) help these patients through every step of the process. Sarasota Memorial has a special program to ensure these SANE nurses ar…

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How Netflix created 2024's biggest TV controversy, plus our new favourite comedy 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

As Baby Reindeer remains one of the most-watched shows globally, Mel and Osman discuss the consequences of drawing on real-life experiences for television, the “real” Martha’s interview with Piers Morgan and why audiences are obsessed with sleuthing. They also discuss Donald Trump’s attempt at film podcasting, the Beyonce led takeover of the countr…

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Crazy brave 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

In this week's expert tips episode, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss where the Swans might be vulnerable, an MCG losing streak that stretches back to 2017 and a grudge match that is losing its bite. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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